Kyle Swain

My brother Brett was diagnosed with MND almost 12 yrs ago. The avg life expectency is around 2 yrs. Although still living, he hasn't had food by mouth for 4 years, has zero movement, requires breathing assistance and is close to losing the ability to communicate completely. I'm doing this ride because I've seen how horrific this disease is and how MNDandMe help those unfortunate enough to be affected by it.

I know that the MND and Me Foundation does great work supporting both people with MND and their families while also funding critical research.

This is my chance to help them make a positive difference to the lives of people impacted by MND.

No donation is too small and any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.

What is Motor Neurone Disease?

You have nerves in your brain and spinal cord that control how your muscles work. These are called motor neurones. MND is a disease that affects the motor neurones. With MND, motor neurones gradually stop telling your muscles how to move. When muscles no longer move, they become weak, which can also lead to stiffness and loss of muscle mass (wasting). MND is a life-shortening illness that can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. This is usually different for each individual. You may not get all of the symptoms and there is no set order in which they happen. The disease will progress, which means symptoms will get worse over time. For some people this can be rapid, for others it is slower. There is currently no cure for MND.